Cranberry-Sesame Spinach Salad

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Updated on Aug. 09, 2022

For a feast or any occasion, we love this snappy fall salad that balances sweet and sour with good crunch from almonds and sesame seeds. —Stephanie Smoley, Rochester, Minnesota

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Cranberry-Sesame Spinach Salad

Yield: 2 servings
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
  • 2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • dressing:
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
    • 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • Dash paprika

Directions

  1. In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove from heat.
  2. Place spinach and cranberries in a bowl. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Add to salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
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